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NU53 VLE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,052 mi
Last recorded99,052 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 VLE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 99,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 99,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,871 miles

ALL TYRES SCRUBBING ON EDGES

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSCURE

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 96,871 miles

ALL TYRES SCRUBBING ON EDGES

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSCURE

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,411 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 74,346 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

front wipers poor

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,380 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,295 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,544 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no.plate slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front no.plate slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no.plate slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,230 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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NU53 VLE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU53 VLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NU53 VLE registered?

NU53 VLE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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